VW 504.00/507.00 Explained

VW 504.00 and VW 507.00 are Volkswagen Group engine-oil quality standards. They commonly appear together on approved low- or mid-SAPS oils: 504.00 generally addresses selected gasoline engines, while 507.00 generally addresses selected diesel engines, including many with diesel particulate filters.

They do not fit every Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, SEAT, or Škoda engine. Confirm the exact standard and viscosity from the manual or service information for the vehicle, engine code, model year, and market.

Standard	Generally addresses	Published approved viscosities	Relation to ACEA C3
VW 504.00	Selected gasoline engines	0W-30 and 5W-30 in Volkswagen’s U.S. bulletin1	Many approved oils are also C3; C3 alone is not VW approval2
VW 507.00	Selected diesel engines, including many with DPF	0W-30 and 5W-30 in Volkswagen’s U.S. bulletin1	Many approved oils are also C3; C3 alone is not VW approval2

Why are VW 504.00 and 507.00 written together?

One oil formulation can be evaluated for both standards, so manufacturers often market it as “504/507.” Volkswagen’s U.S. technical bulletin lists approved oils carrying the combined 50400/50700 designation in 0W-30 and 5W-30 viscosities.¹

The paired label does not merge gasoline and diesel requirements into a generic European-oil category. It means that the exact listed product has documented coverage for both standards.

Does VW 507.00 mean the oil is for every TDI?

VW 507.00 does not mean the oil suits every TDI. Some older diesel engines, special engine families, or market-specific applications may require another VW standard. The engine code and owner/service information control.

Do not assume 507.00 based only on:

• the presence of a DPF;
• the TDI badge;
• the vehicle brand;
• a 5W-30 viscosity;
• what another model year uses.

Is 504/507 the same as ACEA C3?

VW 504/507 is not the same as ACEA C3. ACEA C3 is an industry performance category; VW 504.00/507.00 are manufacturer standards.

ACEA’s current C3 definition includes aftertreatment compatibility, a sulfated-ash limit of 0.8%, and high-temperature/high-shear viscosity of at least 3.5 mPa·s.² Those properties help explain why many 504/507 oils are C3, but a C3 claim alone does not establish Volkswagen approval.

Is every VW 504/507 oil 5W-30?

Not every VW 504/507 oil is 5W-30. Volkswagen’s published approved-oil list includes both 0W-30 and 5W-30 products.¹ The VW standard and SAE grade describe different parts of the requirement.

This matters when topping off or consolidating inventory. An oil can carry the correct 504/507 approval but still have a viscosity that is not the one specified for a particular application or service policy.

What does formal VW approval look like?

Look for the exact product name and viscosity in Volkswagen’s current approved-oil information, then compare it with the bottle label and technical data sheet. A manufacturer may distinguish between:

• VW Standard 504 00 Approved;
• VW Standard 507 00 Approved;
• a recommendation for use where the standard is required;
• a general ACEA or viscosity claim.

Those statements should not be treated as equal. Record the data-sheet version and approval evidence used for the service.

See also What Is ACEA C3 Engine Oil? and ACEA C3 vs. C2 vs. C4.

Can VW 504/507 replace VW 502/505 or 505.01?

Do not apply a universal backward-compatibility rule. Volkswagen technical literature may permit a later oil standard in selected engines, while exclusions can apply to particular engine families, fuels, intervals, or markets.

Use the exact manual or service bulletin. If the required standard is 502.00, 505.00, or 505.01, verify that the selected product and vehicle instructions explicitly permit the proposed replacement.

Does 504/507 automatically mean a long oil-change interval?

A 504/507 approval does not automatically mean a long oil-change interval. The oil may be designed for long-life service, but the actual interval is set by the vehicle’s maintenance system, market schedule, operating conditions, fuel quality, and service history.

An approved long-life oil does not extend the interval by itself. Follow the dashboard system and current manufacturer schedule.

Which MANNOL product demonstrates 504/507 coverage?

MANNOL’s current manufacturer page for Longlife 504/507 5W-30, product 7715, lists ACEA C3 and formal Volkswagen 504.00 and 507.00 approvals.³ It also lists BMW Longlife-04 and MB 229.51 as specifications.

This product is useful as an example of how multiple claims can appear on one data sheet. However, it is not listed among the active MANNOL products on Inforca’s current website and no supplied Inforca product Markdown covers it.⁴ Do not state or imply current Inforca stock until the company confirms the SKU, data sheet, pack size, and availability.

Inforca’s active MANNOL page does list other European-positioned oils. Their individual sheets must be checked against the vehicle’s exact VW requirement; a general “European” or ACEA C3 description is not proof of 504/507 approval.

What should a workshop record?

For each VW Group vehicle, record:

1. VIN and engine code.
2. Model year and market.
3. Required VW oil standard.
4. Permitted viscosity grade.
5. Product name and SKU.
6. Current TDS and approval evidence.
7. Fill quantity and filter.
8. Maintenance interval and severe-service rule.

This creates a repeatable fluid decision instead of relying on shelf position or memory.

Frequently asked questions about VW 504/507

Is VW 504.00 for gasoline and 507.00 for diesel?

VW 504.00 generally covers selected gasoline engines and 507.00 selected diesels, but the exact engine requirement controls. Exceptions and other VW standards exist.

Is a 5W-30 ACEA C3 automatically VW 507.00?

A 5W-30 ACEA C3 oil is not automatically VW 507.00; it must have the required VW approval or documented coverage.

Can I mix 0W-30 and 5W-30 504/507 oils?

Follow Volkswagen’s top-off instructions. Shared approval does not make deliberate mixing the preferred service practice.

Is VW 507.00 a low-ash oil?

Products carrying the standard are commonly aftertreatment-compatible, but use the current approved-product evidence rather than a generic “low ash” label.

Does Inforca currently stock MANNOL 7715?

The current public portfolio does not verify it. Ask Inforca to confirm the active SKU and availability before quoting.

Confirm the VW requirement

Send Inforca the VIN, engine code, model year, required VW standard, permitted viscosity, current oil, quantity, preferred package, and delivery ZIP code. The team can confirm whether a documented active product matches the application.

Sources

Footnotes

1. Volkswagen Group of America, Engine Oils Meeting VW 502/505 and 504/507 Standards, accessed September 10, 2026. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

2. ACEA, 2023 Oil Sequences for Light-Duty Engines, accessed September 10, 2026. ↩ ↩² ↩³

3. MANNOL, Longlife 504/507 5W-30, accessed September 10, 2026. ↩

4. Inforca International, MANNOL Active Product Families, accessed September 10, 2026. ↩